AWI delivers wool quality training to Chinese processors
01 Oct '07
3 min read
Nearly 200 members of the Chinese textile industry have received hands-on training at Zhangjiagang, China; delivered by the Australian wool industry in an effort to raise awareness of quality assurance measures.
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), in association with the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) and the Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) provided information on classing standards, measurement and certification, presale information on wool quality and the roles of the grower, classer, broker and buyer.
The two day workshop delivered programs aimed at improving the knowledge and use of Australian wool quality systems.
Ben Lyons, AWI Knowledge Services Manager said 58 China-located companies were represented at the workshop.
“There was a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, with AWEX conducting skirting demonstrations and presale clip inspection proceduers with an in depth explanation of 107 wool sale lots and the corresponding catalogue information,” said Mr Lyons.
“Additional sessions by AWTA on objective measurement, certification and dark and medullated fibre testing were very well received. Overall one hundred per cent of participants said the course improved their understanding of Australian Merino wool.
“Importantly, the information and training reached participants who rated their knowledge of Australia's wool quality systems as either basic or no prior knowledge. The participants ranged from young, factory floor technicians through to enterprise managers.
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